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W773 YNB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 YNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 155,821 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres are cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,810 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bump stops missing on each suspension

cracks in both front tyres treads

nsf and osf axle swivel seals damp

surface corrosion underneath vehicle /chassis suspension systems etc

Pass 14 Mar 2020 153,287 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 153,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis before flexible hose splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,320 miles

windscreen has slight damage but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2016 134,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connected to chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 134,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connected to chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 133,213 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,213 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,889 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 114,433 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing needs adjusting

Pass 9 Jul 2011 114,433 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing needs adjusting

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,677 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2010 106,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 103,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 951,442 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W773 YNB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W773 YNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W773 YNB registered?

W773 YNB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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